In This Issue... - First United Methodist Church, Marble Falls

Dear Church,
We feel so blessed to be a part of the body of
Christ here at FUMC. We sincerely appreciate the
love and support lavished on us after the passing of
our brother-in-law, Jim Taylor. He leaves a big hole in
our family. Thank you for the prayers, calls, cards,
emails, food and visits. It has been overwhelming.
Gratefully,
Glenn & Bev Slay
Dear FUMC,
Just want to thank your Missions Committee
personally for your recent, generous grant toward our
hospital work with kids in central Texas. We will soon
go to Austin, Temple, and Waco to make good use of
these funds!
In celebration,
Jim
www.hugworks.org
Dear FUMC,
Edna and I will forever be thankful for all the
prayers, cards, and visits from our church and Pastors’
during my emergency surgery. God is so good and
your thoughtfulness will never leave us.
Bud Lowry
Dear Church Members,
Thanks so much for your help in gathering
school supplies for our Burnet County children in foster
care. We know how very important it is for children
to begin with the items asked for on their supply
list. We appreciate your help in making this possible.
Jan Graves
Board Member
To The Church Family,
I’m doing o.k. I think. Thank you each for the beautiful
cards. Really helps me thru the day. Much Love
to each.
Tina Burnham
Extra Care Parking Is Available!!!!
Valet Parking to assist those members
who have difficulty getting from the
parking lot to the church. Call Rich
Robertson for more information at
830-693-2705.
Homer Lawson
Bob & Charlotte Northington
Rosemary Marmon
William Cummings
Maxine Bell
Betty Fox
Iris Skelton
Bud & Edna Lowry
Glen Skelton
Diane Axtell Paul and Marti Sullivan
Bud & Edna Lowry
Bud & Edna Lowry
Charlie Simpson in the passing of her
mother, Betty Fox.
Jim Taylor
Gene Cummins
Roberta Davidson
Paul & Marti Sullivan
Joni Bedard & family in the passing of her
father, Glen Skelton.
Sandee Taylor & family in the passing of her father, Vern
Heinbaugh.
The Brasich family in the passing of Cody.
The Proctor family in the passing of Margaret.
Jennifer Greenwell & family in the passing of her grandmother,
Roberta Davidson.
H.C. & Kay Brantley
H. C. III & C. L. Brantley
The St. John/St. Paul the Apostle Conference
of St. Vincent de Paul Society will
hold its fourth annual Friends of the
Poor walk on Saturday, September 29,
2012 at Johnson Park in Marble Falls. Registration begins at
8:30 am and the walk will start at 9:00 am. You can also register
online at www.sydpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org. Martha
Long, actress and runner, will be the special guest. NO registration
fee——walkers are asked to have friends and family
pledge money for their walk to assist in serving those in
need. There will also be a silent auction with some exciting
items.
St. Vincent de Paul Society serves all those in need, regardless
of religious preference, in Granite Shoals, Marble Falls,
Cottonwood Shores, and Horseshoe Bay. We are all called to
be the hands and feet of Jesus. Please join your feet with
ours on Saturday, September 29 and help us help those in
need.
Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Ellen Ely
Assoc. Pastor/Youth Pastor
Jon Weems
Education: Janiece Collier
Programs: Robin Kaspar
Music Director: Joni Bedard
Administration: Sharon Pehl
Bldg. Super.: Larry Dowers
Missionaries: Ray & Lidia Zirkel
First United Methodist Church of
Marble Falls
1101 Bluebonnet Drive
Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-693-4341 voice
830-693-2922 fax
Web site fumcmarblefalls.com
Email fumc@nctv.com
FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
1101 Bluebonnet Dr.
Marble Falls, TX 78654
Address Service Requested
THE MESSENGER
In This Issue...
� Fall Bible Study Opportunities
� Body & Soul Café Opens September 5
� Service Fair & Brunch-September 9
� Flu Clinic Date
� Missions Lunch—September 30
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Marble Falls, TX

Dee & Ron Donaho
Jerry Ann Harris
Lee & Gladys Tynes
Kairos #14 to be held at the Lane Murray
(Women’s) Unit in Gatesville on October 4-7 is fast
approaching. If anyone wants to partner with
us...prayers, cookies, and green agape are always appreciated!
It is difficult for some to raise the $250 per
team member fee. Please contact Cindy
Lester at 512-994-5997 or
cindylester33@gmail.com
United Methodist Women will resume their fall schedule beginning
with the general meeting on Wednesday,
September 12. Refreshments will be served in
Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am followed by the meeting and program
in the chapel at 10:00 am. All women in the community
are welcome to join us for fellowship and fun...bring a friend
or neighbor.
Circle meetings resume as follows:
� Esther Circle—Tuesday, September 25 led by Liz Shelton
(830-693-4040)
� Rebecca Circle—Wednesday, September 26 led by Joan
Upchurch (830-693-3876)
� Susannah Wesley Circle—Wednesday, September 26 led
by Nancy Spickelmier (830-693-2998)
� Mary & Martha Circle—Wednesday, September 26 led by
Connie Welch (830-693-8490)
Please call the leaders for information
Join us for a wonderful brunch and learn about the many, many opportunities
we have at FUMC for individuals to volunteer.
Representatives from each service area will be available to answer
questions.
The final after-church lunch sponsored
by the Missions Committee for
2012 will be held September 30 in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds
will go to St. Frederick Baptist Church to help pay costs
of developing a set of plans that meet requirements for submitting
a construction permit application to the city of Marble
Falls. This is a MUST DO item to have accurate enough information
for developing a detailed estimate as well as meeting
code requirements for construction. We have a good start
from our July lunch proceeds but could need as much as
$1,300 more depending on the generosity of the professional
firm who does the plans. Please plan to support this very worthy
project and enjoy a good meal...not BBQ this time, but just
as good!
Precepts Study on Ephesians
The Church: Rooted in Love, Walking in Power
A 10-week study—Learn God’s truth for yourself
through this inductive Bible Study
Facilitator: Kay Rathburn
Starts: Thursday, September 6th 2:00-4:00 pm
Beyond the Broken Heart (Grief Study)
by July Yarborough
An 8-week support and ministry program for those who
are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Facilitator: Marsha Neel
Starts: Tuesday, September 11th 6:00-7:30 pm-Room 407
DISCIPLE I
A 34-week study that gives the Old and New Testaments equal time,
emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God.
Facilitator: Jon Weems-Starts: TBA
DISCIPLE II
Into the World, Into the Word
A 32-week study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts.
Facilitators: Cheryl Minard, Marie Herbort, and Mary Ann Gardner
Starts: Tuesday, September 11th 7:00 pm
Class will decide ongoing study time then.
Parents Helping Parents
A 10-week parenting program for parents and grandparents
of children not yet teens.
Facilitator: Jeanette Pickard
Starts: Tuesday, September 11th 6:00-7:30 pm
The Parent Project
A 10-week parenting class for parents of troubled teens.
Facilitator: Jay McGranahan
Starts: Tuesday, September 11th 6:00-9:00 pm
The Law of Love
by Beth Moore
A 6-week DVD lecture series with listening guide
on the teachings of Deuteronomy.
Facilitator: Melinda Savage
Starts: Wednesday, September 19th 6:00-8:00 pm-Room 103
Sign up for these studies in the Narthex!
Adams, Lonnie Heart surgery & possible stroke
Aguilar, Edward 26 year old with leukemia
Ahart, Dean Cancer
Bateman, John Doing well
Berlin, John Cancer
Brantley, Kay Broken foot
Brooks, Theron Health issues
Carter, Nealon Back pain
Cary, Dale Leukemia. Patty McAlpin’s father.
Cherry, Jim Brain tumor has returned
Chittim, Kevin Brain tumor
Collins, Ed Neil Cancer. Annette Farley’s cousin.
Cotrell, Karen Rare form of breast cancer
Dalton, Lloyd & Polly Cancer
Dingle, Tessie Dysautonomia
Ebsen, Linda Esophageal cancer.
Elliot, Valerie Surgery scheduled Aug. 27. Connie Welch’s daughter.
Ferguson, Ruth Recovering at Granite Mesa
Fawcett, Jo Beth Broken pelvis...85 years old.
Fowler, Nancy Eye surgery 8/2
Hatch, Olga Cancer treatment. Successful surgery...doing well.
Hayden, Gage Leukemia in remission. Higgason’s grandson.
Highfill, John Serving our country in the military.
Hinkle, Janie Successful surgery, 8/23
Horlen, Nina Kidney problems
Josch, Jean Broken pelvis
Kennedy, Faye Hip surgery after a fall. Jack Kennedy’s sister-in-law.
Klingemann, Dona Hospitalized. Nelvia Fisher’s sister.
Kuhlmann, Buster Cancer. Dean’s uncle.
Langford, Jessica & Kevin Serving in Asia for two years.
Linder, Diane Heart attack. Jane Webb’s friend.
Linddgren, Allan Diagnosed with MS. Dianne Pride’s son-in-law.
Littlefield, Dale Working in Afganistan. Ragsdill’s son-in-law.
Lowry, Bud Home recovering
Mejia, Raul His leg below the knee removed. Home recovering.
Metzger, Kookie Falling often…moved to The Oaks in Burnet.
Miller, Atlene Radiation for brain tumor. Kendra Powell’s aunt.
Mitchell, Amanda Cancer
Moore, George Ongoing treatment
Olson, Ginny & George The Dodd’s family in missions in the Philippines.
Parks, Aaron Brain tumor
Parsons, Lavelle Treatable cancer. Gary Parson’s mother.
Pickel, Dustin Treatment of tumor. Tracy Goggins’ 2 year old nephew.
Pride, Robert Successful back surgery, 8/23.
Rapstine, Michael Deployed to Afghanistan
Rives, Bill & Janey Janey’s father, Tom Reding, 101 yrs old is near death.
Rose, Kathy Praise...received last chemo treatment.
Schnelle, Elizabeth Health issues
Schnelle, Kelly Working overseas
Schuestra, Sally Multiple issues
Shirey, Marge Home recovering with Home Health care.
Skeen, Ted Reliant rehab
St. John, Merle Rehab at Granite Mesa
Staton, Marion Granite Mesa
Synatschk, Debra Back surgery. Tyler’s daughter.
Wariner, Marie Cancer
White, Wade Craniofacial disorder. Wendy Bingham’s nephew.
Widner, Clint Pneumonia. Family member of the Haynes.
Bennett, John Gateway Gardens
Burnham, Tina Home
Curfman, Janet Horseshoe Bay
Curfman, Ruth Windchime
Ely, Pat Granite Mesa
Ebeling, Jack & Francis Home
Gregg, Cora Lee The Oaks Nursing Home
Hammerschmidt, Pauline Gateway Gardens
Horlen, Nina & Fred Claremont
Jackson, Loraine Gateway Gardens
Jackson, Ruth Kingsland Nursing Home
Kemp, Levi Windchime
Larson, Jack Claremont
Laycock, Helen Windchime
Mezger, J.Lee Home
Mezger, Kookie The Oaks Nursing Home
Minard, Margo The Oaks Nursing Home
Offers, Ed & Dorothy Gateway Gardens
Owens, Lucille Claremont
Raesener, Ethel Mae Gateway Villa
Slack, Aline Waco
St. John, Merle Granite Mesa
Wallace, Wanda Home
Willis, Betty Granite Mesa
Wilson, Johnnie Home

Elsie Dement 09/01
Jack Dykes 09/01
Marian Blake 09/02
Yvonne Deal 09/02
Wayne Loftin 09/02
Jacob Wyatt 09/02
Zack Zavala 09/02
Tina Burnham 09/03
Lane Freeman 09/03
Paige Lechler 09/04
June B. Coleman 09/05
Shirley Jacob 09/05
Kenneth Bassett 09/06
John Hull 09/06
Zachariah Lechler 09/06
Gloria Sopel 09/06
John Aaron 09/07
Donna Cooke 09/07
Tracy Goggans 09/07
Austin Ellis 09/08
Ann Goldsmith 09/08
Elizabeth Isaack 09/08
Brandi Kuhlmann 09/08
Martha E. Mezger 09/08
Elise Kathleen Mezger 09/08
Lori Pope 09/08
September 1-30
Jennifer Bahl 09/09
Chase Kirgan 09/09
Kate McAlpin 09/09
Margie Phipps 09/09
Joanna Day 09/10
Kasey DeBusk 09/10
Danielle Frantz 09/10
Linda Gilbertson 09/10
Roxane Heinatz 09/10
Merle St. John 09/10
Adison Ford 09/11
Marti Pogue 09/11
Mary Bass 09/12
Xavier Goldsmith 09/12
E.V. Swift 09/13
Bonnie Thompson 09/13
Don Comedy 09/14
Deborah Frantz 09/14
Garrett Goggans 09/14
Wm. Bruce Johnson 09/14
Ana Loader 09/14
Mark Sommer 09/14
Larry Adams 09/15
Margie Schroeter 09/15
Donnie Zavala 09/15
Joan C. Brooks 09/16
First United Methodist Church
Community Flu Clinic
Sponsored by Marble Falls HEB Pharmacy and
FUMC for Marble Falls and surrounding area.
DATE: ONE DAY ONLY—Tuesday, September 18
TIME: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LOCATION: First United Methodist Church
AVAILABLE: Flu & Pneumonia Vaccine
Medicare Part B covers the fee for Flu and Pneumonia
vaccine. (You MUST present your Medicare card.)
Without Medicare Part B: Flu $27 Pneumonia $89.99
Cash or check only.
Flu vaccine is available for ages 7 years & older.
Children 4-6 years old require a prescription.
APPOINTMENT ONLY - Sign-up sheets will be located
in the narthex or you may call the church office. HEB will
donate $1 to FUMC for each shot given here. Please sign up
and remind your friends also.
PLEASE WEAR SHORT SLEEVES!!!!!
FUMC receives $1 for each shot given here.
Kylee Ellis 09/16
Brayson Hambrick 09/17
LaVelle Haynes 09/17
Lori Hazel 09/17
Will Houtz 09/17
Gina Laughlin 09/17
Louise Thomsen 09/17
Gene Allen 09/18
Dot Dickehut 09/18
Elizabeth Schnelle 09/18
Nicholas Dahl 09/19
Ron Foote 09/19
Raul Mejia 09/19
Charles Nutter 09/19
Richard Young 09/19
Teresa Bedard 09/20
Rob Galaway 09/20
Zachary C. Matthews 09/20
Kathleen Page 09/20
Patti Fox 09/21
Kimberly McClung 09/21
Dee Anna Piatek 09/21
Ashley Hayes 09/24
Shelbi Wyatt 09/24
Judy Cannon 09/25
Janice Coughran-Herod 09/25
Upcoming Events
Lance Gray 09/25
Lindsay Kemper 09/25
Robert Landstrom 09/25
Janet Neal 09/25
Hunter Wall 09/25
Anne Weseman 09/25
Nona Fox 09/26
Eric Friedrichs 09/26
Robert Gilbertson 09/26
Wes Goggans 09/26
Conan Goldsmith 09/26
Joe Harris 09/26
Mary Stone 09/26
Tristan Whelchel 09/26
Tyler Forest Ryan 09/27
Heather Shrout 09/27
Mark Atchison, Jr. 09/28
Lance Dillard 09/28
Sean Evans 09/28
Carolyn Kennedy 09/28
Abbie Lechler 09/28
Benjamin Liles 09/28
Tim Winslett 09/29
Mildrena Bracksieck 09/30
Cynthia Cummins 09/30
Body & Soul Café begins September 5
5:00 PM
There are still opportunities to work on a team.
If you are interested, please contact Nancy Spickelmier
at 693-2998.
Menu
(A Work in Progress)
Odd Months—September, November, January, March & May
1st Wed. Jeanette’s Jewels Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Rolls
2nd Wed. Christian Living Taco Pile On
3rd Wed. Wesley Group Sloppy Joes
4th Wed. Bible 101 Chicken Casserole, Salad, Rolls
Even Months—October, December, February, April
1st Wed. Cross Training Class Stroganoff, Salad, Rolls
2nd Wed. Jammin Wednesday TBA
3rd Wed. Open Door TBA
4th Wed. Men’s Group Spaghetti, Salad, Bread
Cost: Adults-$4, Children & Teens-$3, Family-$12
Dessert sign-up sheets will be located in the Narthex. This year we
would like to have dedicated dessert teams for each week or weeks.
Please sign up for the weeks you feel you can commit to providing a
dessert.
From the Pastor’s Heart….
August 5, 2012
Budget $25,136.78
Other 1,555.00
August 12, 2012
Budget $13,304.00
Other 2,196.00
August 19, 2012
Budget $11,525.86
Other 211.00
August 26,2012
Budget $14,048.42
Other 689.00
2012 Budget
Budgeted thru 8/27/2012 $520,287.00
Amount Received thru 8/27/12 $546,974.43
Spent thru 8/27/12 $510,892.21
Today’s Message
In the time that Wade and I have been married (7+years), I have learned a great deal from this man of agriculture.
My previous exposure to agricultural issues was limited to growing up in an agriculturally dominant community.
Farmers grew a variety of row crops (cotton, milo, corn, soy beans, etc.) and rice…..lots and lots of rice. While working in
the bank I visited farmers to do crop inspections with their loan officer (what a joke – I didn’t know enough to inspect the
grass in my yard, much less an agricultural crop. I was sent to make them happy and help them see that we were the
only bank they needed!) Needless to say, agricultural issues were basically foreign to me.
One of the terms I’ve heard Wade frequently use is “demonstration plot” or “test plot.” He accompanies extension
specialists onto privately owned land and they test a variety of chemicals on things like cactus. The Master Gardeners
have a demonstration plot at Shady Grove Elementary in Burnet where they test growing methods for a variety of
roses.
Perhaps that is why a specific phrase in a book I’m reading recently jumped out at me. The book is called,
Shaped by God’s Heart: The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches, by Milfred Minatrea. In it, the following quote
jumped out at me when he says the church is “God’s demonstration plot in the world.” He goes on to say that “its very
existence demonstrates that God’s redemptive reign has already begun. Its very presence invites the world to watch, listen,
examine, and consider accepting God’s reign as a superior way of living” (pp137-138). While I don’t particularly care
for his choice of words as the “superior” way of living, I do hope that we as the church can demonstrate to the world the
love God offers in such a powerful way that our very witness draws others to want to be in relationship with God.
So my friends I would ask you, are we a demonstration plot of God’s love in the world here in Marble Falls? Do
we reflect His love through our witness? What if every church meeting we held, every class we shared, every worship
service we celebrated demonstrated this kind of powerful love? Let us review all of our ministries so that we not seek to
be the “superior” way of living, but the desired and longed for way of living in a hurting world. Thanks be to God for the
opportunity!
Blessings
Ellen
New Comers Class
A 5-week introductory class for
new church members or regular
visitors. Learn about who we are
as Methodists and what this
church can offer you and your family in the way of
ministries, service opportunities, education
and fellowship.
We Have a Place for You!
Facilitators Pat Hatch and Lynda Redler
Next Class Starts: September 9, 10am (during
Sunday School) 5 weeks, in the parlor, Rm. 201